It was not the fact that he did the same thing he became so well known for in Denver _ leading his team from behind in the fourth quarter _ that was the focus for Tebow. More, it was being able to show that he is improving.

``I think I've improved in a lot of ways,'' he said after completing 6 of 11 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns. ``One, learning this offense; two, understanding more decision-making, getting in rhythm, understanding the guys that I'm playing with. I'm just getting this offense down, as well.''

``I think I showed some improvement in certain areas,'' he said. ``We'll have to look at the film, but I'm just trying to get better every single week.''

``One or two passes I'd like back,'' he said. ``The interception (when he underthrew Aaron Dobson on a long pass down the left side) was a little bit of missed communication on my part. I led him too far inside. You definitely want that back. You don't want a turnover in that point in the game.''

Playing behind an offensive line made up primarily of players who might not be with the team by the end of the weekend, Tebow faced heavy pressure. He was sacked four times. His ability to move helped. He ran six times for 30 yards.

With the Pats behind the Giants 20-14, Tebow twice missed on long passes. Some in the stands booed. On the next play, he came back and connected with rookie Quentin Sims, who has been his favorite target at practice, for a 51-yard touchdown that puts the Pats ahead to stay. Several teammates got so excited that they ran to meet him as he came off the field. Fellow quarterback Ryan Mallett was one.

``They had the boo birds out the play before, then he comes back and throws a touchdown,'' Mallett said. ``It just shows what kind of player he is, his character. It was a great throw and a great play overall.''

When it was over, Tebow faced as many questions about whether he feels he will make the team as about his performance. He dealt with them in his typical style.

``I'll go to sleep when I get home, wake up, come to work out, watch the film and see what I did right, what I did wrong and try to get better,'' he said.

``I'm blessed because of my faith that you don't have to worry about the future,'' he offered. ``Because I know who holds my future. A lot of times people use that as a cliché, but it's something I try to live by. It really gives you a lot of peace in whatever circumstance you're in.''

He was asked what he feels he can bring to the team.

``Someone that will work hard, loves the game of football, will always hopefully, Lord willing, have a great attitude, have a great work ethic and someone that tries to be an encourager here,'' he concluded.

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